Off-Grid Glamping in the Catskills

Bellfire is a small off-grid glamping retreat in Roxbury, New York, a handful of handmade camps spread across a meadow and forest in the northern Catskills. Open sky. Tall trees. Seasonal light. You come for the quiet and stay for the way the place slows you down.

The four camps, two cabins and two canvas retreats, were built by hand and run on minimal solar. No cars, no crowds, just woodsmoke, dark skies, and a cedar sauna that looks out on the mountains. This is glamping in the Catskills the way it should feel, close to nature and far from the noise.

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A Forest Retreat Built Into the Land. A gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. 

❋ Rooted in Place

Tucked between meadow and maple forest in Roxbury, NY. Open sky. Tall trees. Seasonal light. Spaced for privacy and quiet.

❋ A Slower Rhythm

Morning coffee in the sun. Forest walks. Open air cooking. Sauna heat, cold plunge, firelight, dark skies. No schedule, just the natural pace of being outside.

❋ Off-Grid, By Design

Minimal solar electricity. No cars at the camps.
A short walk in that shifts you out of noise and into stillness. It’s about returning to what feels real.

❋ A Living Ecosystem We Care For Daily

We practice low-impact development, tend meadow and forest, and operate with deep respect for the watershed we’re part of.

Bellfire is for guests who crave quiet, beauty, and nature.

Stay in the Landscape

Handcrafted glamping camps in the Catskills, each one distinct and designed for rest, quiet, and deep immersion in nature.

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and white blouse is standing outside a vibrant red tiny house on stilts with a set of stairs leading to the door, in a lush green landscape with mountains in the background.

Cosmic Nomad - A Family Friendly Forest Fairy Tale Retreat

BOOK COSMIC NOMAD
A camping scene in a wooded area with a white tent, two blue chairs, a small table, and a fire pit surrounded by large rocks. String lights hang between trees and there is a small stream nearby.

Forest Belle - A Romantic Woodland Retreat by the Mountain Stream

BOOK FOREST BELLE
A rustic small house made of stone and wood is surrounded by lush green trees and bushes in a rural area with a mountain in the background.

The Birdhouse – A Stargazer’s Haven in the Wildflower Meadow

BOOK BIRDHOUSE

Three camps are available this season, as we begin building what comes next.

A person walking a dog along a dirt trail in a lush green forest, with tall trees and a hill in the background during sunlight.
Handmade canvas camp interior at Bellfire glamping in the Catskills All
Glamping Cabin at Bellfire in the Catskills
Wooden directional signs pointing to a sauna and yoga deck in a lush green forest setting.
A small round table with two potted plants and a mirror, a bundle of twisted tree branches, and a side table with a red lantern, books, and an open notebook inside a tent.
A woman in a red and white checkered dress with tattoos on her arm, holding a large wicker basket with a checkered cloth, is walking in a grassy outdoor area with trees and a small colorful wooden house with a round window in the background.
A person sitting on a stone circle around a campfire, roasting marshmallows on a stick with logs burning in the fire.
Off Grid Cabin at Bellfire in the Catskils
A cozy scene inside a wooden cabin with a bed, an open book, a cup, a vintage lantern, and a window showing a green landscape with trees and mountains in the distance, during daytime.
A cozy bedroom with a skylight window showing trees outside. The bed has green and white bedding with a blue pillow. The walls are decorated with large green leaf patterns, and there are small wall-mounted shelves with red lanterns on either side.
Glamping Tent at Bellfire in the Catskills
A room with a large window wall overlooking a green landscape and sky, decorated with hanging plants, shelves, and curtains.
Two people exploring a lush green forest near a small stream. One person is wearing waders and holding a small object, while the other is wearing a hat and appears to be observing the surroundings.
Two people sitting by a campfire at night in a wooded area, with a tent and string lights overhead.
A backyard scene in a wooded area with a blue Adirondack chair, a small white table with a vase of yellow flowers, a hammock, and a woven wood privacy fence surrounded by trees and greenery.
A person in a hat standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers next to a rusted, dark-colored, modern-looking building, with dense green trees in the background.
Cedar sauna with mountain view at Bellfire, a Catskills glamping retreat

Rituals and Restoration

The cedar sauna, spring-fed cold plunge,

and floating yoga deck, help you open your senses.

Cedar Sauna — With a mountain view

Spring-Fed Cold Plunge — For the brave and the blissful

Shaded Yoga Deck — Sunrise stretches & stargazing

Outdoor Fire Pits for each camp

Tiny Shop on Property

Complimentary Coffee & Tea

Minimal Kitchenettes

Solar Outdoor Shower — Sun-warmed, open sky

Eco Toilets — Clean, simple, and off-grid

Solar Lighting — Gentle and sustainable

Games, Books & Lanterns — Unplugged joy

Wi-Fi at the Shop Only — Digital detox by design

We believe immersion in nature is not indulgence — it is restoration.

  • “A Magical Stay at the Cosmic Nomad. Our time at Bellfire was pure magic. Tucked in nature’s stillness, the cozy wagon felt like a portal to another world—peaceful, whimsical, and grounding.”

    -Solansh

  • “I travelled solo to Bellfire for the first time 4 years ago, and I’ve returned at least twice a year every year since. Mina and Rich (two of the LOVELIEST people I have ever met!) have cultivated what I can only describe as pure magic here at Bellfire.”

    - Michelle

  • “Bellfire has become a tradition for me and my husband, we return every year & it never disappoints. Each stay feels just as magical as the first."

    - Chechi

  • “I can’t say enough about this place. Such a unique and special experience! It’s the perfect way to unplug and unwind. Bellfire is absolutely gorgeous, and the accommodations are lovely and so quaint."

    - Jessica

  • “Me and my girlfriend absolutely adored the grounds, and the views were utterly stunning. The Birdhouse was everything we were hoping for and more. It was the very definition of cozy and comfortable.”

    - Patrick

Built by Artists. Shaped by Landscape.

Cabins and canvas camps.
Woven willow fences.
Meandering paths.
Sun decks, sauna, cold plunge.
A kitchen garden and small store.

All designed and built by us, slowly, over time — using locally sourced and upcycled materials whenever possible and building lightly within the landscape.

Small by design.
Shaped by care, not expansion.

Come Back to the Quiet

An off-grid forest retreat shaped by meadow, sky, and stillness.

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